Located in Palo Alto, CA, Discovery Children's House Montessori School enrolls 50 students in kindergarten through first grade within a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1907, the school is one of the oldest Montessori schools in the area, serving families in the Downtown North neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 with 2 teachers supporting its co–ed Montessori program.
Discovery Children's House Montessori School holds membership in the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Approximately 40% of enrolled students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this California early learning program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: “Education is not something a teacher does: it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.”
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Children's House Montessori School's ranking?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School?
The application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Discovery Children's House Montessori School located?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School is located in the Downtown North neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Children's House Montessori School is Alto International School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tru (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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100 Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
0.8 miles
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1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
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475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Lydian Academy
(2)
815 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
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650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
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Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
1.5 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Odyssey Montessori
Montessori School
100 Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Roberts School
Daycare / Preschool
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
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Addison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Menlo-atherton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Middlefield Rd.
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(650) 322-5311
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
1 miles
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